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Trip Overview

The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Chester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Hemel Hempstead to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 52m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hemel Hempstead to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Hemel Hempstead and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 36m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 32m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 37m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 30m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 52m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 59m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hemel Hempstead to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 2h 40m.

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